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Don't Wait for Perfect

Small steps built Vince. Small steps can build healthier habits too.

The Real Cost of Convenience Food

Convenience food has made life easier, but often at a hidden cost. Discover why convenience doesn't have to mean compromising on nutrition, ingredients or flavour.

The Unexpected Journey to Vince Instant Meals

What started as a meal base for busy families took an unexpected turn when customers began taking Vince on their outdoor adventures. This is the story behind our new instant meals.

6 Years of Vince | From Whangārei to 36,000kg of Veggies on Plates

Six years ago Vince first landed on a supermarket shelf. Since then, with the support of our customers, we’ve helped put over 36,000kg of vegetables on plates across New Zealand and Australia. A look back on the journey so far… and what’s ahead.

Why I chose to use whole food ingredients.

Healthy eating has become increasingly complicated. This is a reflection on why we chose to build Vince around real vegetables and whole ingredients instead of chasing nutrition trends and added extras.

Why We Slow Dry Our Tramping Meals

We chose slow low-temperature drying for our tramping meals to create deeper flavour, rich savoury notes, and a more comforting real-food experience on the trail. Just add boiling water and enjoy a meal that tastes closer to slow cooked than heavily processed hiking food.

How to Get Kids to Eat More Vegetables (Yes, Even If You “Smuggle” Them In)

Getting kids to eat vegetables isn’t always easy. Here’s a simple, real-life approach that helps you add more veg to family meals – without the stress.